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Are VersaTube Structures Cost Competitive?

08/29/2016 · HT026

VersaTube is the country's leading producer of pre-engineered DIY metal building and shelter kits.  In general, the cost of a finished structure framed with the VersaTube Building System is very competitive with costs for an equivalent-sized post-frame package.

 

While material costs may be higher for the 100% American sourced steel VersaTube framing system, the savings from installation, labor, and required equipment can more than make up the difference.

 

VersaTube Building Systems believes fully in providing all the facts so our consumers can compare “apples to apples”.  This is how we stack up to the competition:

 

How we compare to lighter gauge steel buildings:

 

  • •  Our framing is larger
  • •  Our rectangle shape is stronger
  • •  One piece posts, no crushed eave corners
  • •  20 year warranty from a 21 year old company

 

How we compare to red iron / i-beam buildings:

 

  • •  Lower concrete costs
  • •  Do-it-yourself friendly installation
  • •  An option to sheetrock the interior
  • •  No heavy equipment required

 

How we compare to pole buildings / stick built:

 

  • •  Steel doesn't warp
  • •  Steel doesn't rot, burn or get eaten by termites
  • •  No poles in the ground, no frost heaving or shifting
  • •  Highest fire rating/lowest insurance costs
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